The use of nonsurgical periodontal therapy to treat chronic periodontitis is standard in oral health care, and new developments may improve its efficacy in the future.

Dental hygienists play an important role in helping partially edentulous patients maintain their oral health.

A successful prevention protocol can significantly improve the oral health of children with this rare but serious disorder.

Dental hygienists should be prepared to educate parents and patients about the prevention and treatment of traumatic dental injuries.

Dental hygienists play an important role in providing effective oral health care to patients with diabetes, and in recognizing the symptoms of undiagnosed diabetes.

The risks and benefits must be weighed when deciding whether a radiographic examination is appropriate for an expectant mother.

While bariatric surgery is effective in reducing the health risks associated with excess weight, it also presents challenges to oral and systemic health.

Incorporating the intraoral camera into day-to-day practice can improve the efficacy and efficiency of assessment, patient education, treatment planning, and documentation.

The American Dental Association Council of Scientific Affairs provided a systematic review and evidence-based recommendations for the use of products outside of the fluoride-based armamentarium.

Early detection and treatment are integral to delaying the malignant transformation of proliferative verrucous leukoplakia.